Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord Saint of the Day for December 25 Click to hear audio clip ► The Story of the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord On this day, the Church focuses especially on the newborn Child, God become human, who embodies for us all the hope and peace we […]
Saint Stephen
Saint Stephen Saint of the Day for December 26 (d. c. 36 ) Click to hear audio clip ► Saint Stephen’s Story As the number of disciples continued to grow, the Greek-speaking Christians complained about the Hebrew-speaking Christians, saying that their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. So the Twelve called together the […]
Saint John the Apostle
Saint John the Apostle Saint of the Day for December 27 (6 – 100) Click to hear audio clip ► Saint John the Apostle’s Story It is God who calls; human beings answer. The vocation of John and his brother James is stated very simply in the Gospels, along with that of Peter and his brother […]
Holy Innocents
Holy Innocents Saint of the Day for December 28 Click to hear audio clip ► The Story of the Holy Innocents Herod “the Great,” king of Judea, was unpopular with his people because of his connections with the Romans and his religious indifference. Hence he was insecure and fearful of any threat to his throne. […]
Saint Thomas Becket
Saint Thomas Becket Saint of the Day for December 29 (December 21, 1118 – December 29, 1170) Click to hear audio clip ► Saint Thomas Becket’s Story A strong man who wavered for a moment, but then learned one cannot come to terms with evil and so became a strong churchman, a martyr and a saint—that was […]
Saint Egwin
Saint Egwin Saint of the Day for December 30 (d. c. 720) Click to hear audio clip ► Saint Egwin’s Story You say you’re not familiar with today’s saint? Chances are you aren’t—unless you’re especially informed about Benedictine bishops who established monasteries in medieval England. Born of royal blood in the 7th century, Egwin entered […]
Saint Sylvester I
Saint Sylvester I Saint of the Day for December 31 (d. 335) Click to hear audio clip ► Saint Sylvester I’s Story When you think of this pope, you think of the Edict of Milan, the emergence of the Church from the catacombs, the building of the great basilicas, Saint John Lateran, Saint Peter’s and others, […]
Lenten Soup Sale
Friar's Nook Gift Shop 793 Monastery Road, HollidaysburgPrepare for Ash Wednesday the right way by picking up your Monastery-Made Meatless soup on Tuesday, February 13th! You don't even have to get out of your car! Location: The Friar’s Nook Gift Shop Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Cost: $7.00 per quart and includes a small loaf of bread
Lenten Lunch Fish Fry Fridays
Friar's Nook Gift Shop 793 Monastery Road, HollidaysburgAlways looking for that Friday lunch fix? Look no further than "Lent Lunch Fish Fry Fridays" at The Friar's Nook Gift Shop! Bites Food Truck will be serving up delicious food Fridays during Lent except Good Friday! Lunch includes fish sandwich, mac and cheese, and stewed tomatoes Location: The Friar’s Nook Gift Shop Time: 11:00 […]
Lenten Reflections
Although we may still be recovering from the celebration of Christmas, Lent is quickly approaching. During these weeks, the Church and the Scriptures for the season invite us back into the desert--a place of quiet--to simplify our lives so we can deepen our relationship with God and one another and grow in the awareness that […]
